Only in Philadelphia
Jayson Stark, ESPNPhillies fans might have wanted Roy Halladay, but Cliff Lee still makes them the official Team to Beat in the National League.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009Pedro talks; Phillies hope he produces
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWill Pedro Martinez pitch well for the Phillies? Who knows? But one thing is certain: "It's going to be fun to find out."
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009Hampton hoping to make triumphant return to mound
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAfter sitting on the sidelines for 2½ years thanks to injuries, Mike Hampton is back in spring training with a baseball in his hands. And he's loving every minute of it.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008No life remaining in Manny trade rumors
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIn what's becoming an annual tradition, it's growing more likely Manny Ramirez will spend another offseason as a member of the Red Sox.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2006Morneau, Howard rise to the top
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual season-ending awards and much more.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2006Thome is carrying a big stick
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, it's time for Jayson Stark to start doling out his annual midseason awards.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006Big names not likely to get traded
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJayson Stark looks at the 10 juiciest trade candidates, and the realistic view on whether they'll get moved.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2006Beckett feeling right at home in Boston
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJosh Beckett is propelling himself into the prime of his career with the Red Sox -- right before our eyes.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006Some stats (re: wins) are overrated
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comRoger Clemens or Chris Carpenter for the NL Cy Young this year? Let the debate begin.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2005World Baseball Classic is anyone's to win
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe U.S. team may be favored in next spring's World Baseball Classic, but not by much.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2005Positives in unforeseen places
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom the White Sox's rotation to the Brewers' bullpen, there have been some big surprises so far, says Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2005Expos moved quickly in trading Vazquez
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAfter finding out Javier Vazquez would likely flee after 2004, Expos GM Omar Minaya decided to trade him.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2003Useless information dept.
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJayson Stark offers the best useless info from the first week, plus a special look at Opening Day.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2003Bonds, Tejada take home the MVP hardware
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom the MVPs to the Cy Youngs to the Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark hands out end-of-season awards.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2002Useless information department
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe usual assortment of did-you-knows, including the history of wild-card races.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "rodrigo lopez" make the list?